Obituaries
Erudite thinker and adviser helped shape Australian foreign policy
Welsh-born Owen Harries was a pre-eminent expert on Australia's place in the world and a well-respected authority on foreign policy.
- by Michael Easson
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Victoria
Animal-lover a seeker of knowledge
Patricia (Trish) Stewart was a remarkable woman: a skilled veterinary surgeon and leader of the veterinary profession in Victoria, educator, devoted wife and mother, a talented artist, animal lover and a seeker of knowledge.
Dustin Hoffman
Author of The Graduate shunned fame and wealth
Charles Webb complained that his best-known novel "defined my whole life. I just want to run away."
National
Cuban entertainer who made audiences say 'Pracatan!'
Having been discovered by Australian broadcaster Clive James, Margarita Pracatan performed regularly at the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney.
Analysis
Author inspired children with love of writing
We used to joke she carried icebergs in her head ... despite her enormous warmth and personal presence.
Bob Dylan
The man behind the 'I Love NY' logo, Milton Glaser, dies age 91
Milton Glaser designed an iconic Dylan poster with psychedelic hair and helped revive New York Magazine with his boundary-pushing imagery.
- by Polly Anderson
Vale
Vale John Kennedy: he thought, and he did
There have been few more significant figures in the history of VFL/AFL footy than John Kennedy, who died on Thursday.
- by Greg Baum
National
Accordionist entertained Vietnam troops and played on Skippy theme
Gus Merzi shared a stage with Bob Hope, John Wayne, Robert Mitcham and Nancy Sinatra.
National
'Forces' sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn toured Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, where ex-servicemen showed that their love for her remained undimmed.
Vale
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies at 92
Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, died on Wednesday. She was 92.
National
Generosity of spirit attracted lifelong friends
Andrew Burbidge committed his life to alleviating poverty in Australia. His immense generosity of spirit attracted lifelong friends, beguiled as they were by his wit and outstanding intellect.